Ice Prince, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, others win BET Awards 2013, SEE full list of winners

The BET Experience focused its attention on the awards portion of the weekend’s festivities after numerous performances, high temperatures and well-attended seminars. Rapper Drake led with the most nominations as the awards were handed out at L.A.’s Nokia Theatre, but Kendrick Lamar was the night’s big winner, taking the new artist and male hip hop artist awards. The following... Read More

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July 1, 2013

“SaharaReporters is a discredited purveyor of falsehood” – Minister, Okonjo-Iweala fires back (READ)

by Isi Esene The office of the coordinating minister of the Nigerian economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has described reports credited to SaharaReporters, an online news medium, indicating that the country is broke as not only a “fabrication” but also “alarmist.” In a statement issued by Paul Nwabuikwu, the Special Adviser to the Coordinating Minister, Okonjo-Iweala said, “Contrary to... Read More

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July 1, 2013

Fuel scarcity looms as NUPENG begins strike today

by Rachel Ogbu The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers are to begin a three-day warning strike today, threatening to go “indefinite” if its demands are not met by Wednesday. In Abuja, the National President, NUPENG, Achese Igwe, on Sunday said that the union had ordered workers to stop products loading at the... Read More

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June 30, 2013

Incredible! SEE how feminism is practiced Saudi-style (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido It’s strange how a conference meant to discuss the topic ‘women in society’ does not have a single woman participating. The conference, reportedly held at the University of Qassim last year, was attended by representatives from 15 nations, apparently all men. Segregation between men and women in the gulf country has been widely... Read More

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June 30, 2013

It’s official! Rapper, Ice Prince wins ‘Best African Act’ at the BET Awards

by Akan Ido Nigerian rapper, Ice Prince has won the Best African Act category in the ongoing BET Awards in Los Angeles, US. Ice Prince, who lost in the same category last year beat fellow Nigerian, 2face Idibia and others to clinch the award. We say congratulations to the artiste.

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June 30, 2013

Double tragedy: Man shoots wife dead after their 8-year-old child drowns

by Rachel Ogbu An angry father is believed to have shot his wife after their eight-year-old child drowned while playing in a canal in Patsal village in India. The man blamed his wife for negligence and believes she caused the death, police said. According to reports, Mukesh shot dead Sunita Devi when she came home... Read More

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June 30, 2013

Photo of the Day: Giant python causes panic in Abuja

by Akan Ido A huge python with protruding stomach was found in a remote satellite town in Abuja with residents expressing fear that it might have swallowed a human being. Their fears were, however, laid to rest when a man who lives in the area said the snake must have swallowed his goat which, according... Read More

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June 30, 2013

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Lagos strikes black gold, set to become the 11th oil producing state in Nigeria

by Rachel Ogbu Lagos state is believed to have found oil. According to reports, Afren Plc and its partner, Lekoil Limited, announced significant oil discovery offshore Dahomey Basin in Lagos, according to the London Stock Exchange. Still awaiting authentication from the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), but if verified, then Lagos will become the 11th... Read More

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June 30, 2013

Style & Glam: Singer, Jordin Sparks, Nene Leaks, Michelle Williams & more rock the 2013 Pre-BET Awards Dinner (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Celebrities turned up in good number to attend the 2013 Pre-BET Awards Dinner celebration in Hollywood, California which took place yesterday. Atlanta Housewife and Glee actress, Nene Leaks attended with her husband Gregg. Also at the event was Jordin Sparks, Michelle Williams, Laila Ali, Ashanti, Producer Russell Simmons amongst others including our... Read More

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June 30, 2013

SPOTTED: Nollywood actresses, Ebube Nwagbo & Rukky Sanda with NFL player, Jason Pierre Paul

by Rachel Ogbu Nollywood actresses Ebube Nwagbo and Rukky Sanda have been enjoying their girl’s holiday in the US. We didn’t know the two were best friends. Nwagbo who was spotted with D’banj couple of weeks ago was spotted with NFL player Jason Pierre in New York. With Jason Paul Pierre of d NewYork Giants!Had a... Read More

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June 30, 2013

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Artiste, 2face Idibia and wife, Annie sued for N120 million over wedding photographs

by Rachel Ogbu Reports claim one Emmanuel Okolo has sued 2face Idibia and his wife, Annie Macaulay for N120 million over photographs he took at their traditional wedding held in March which took place in Akwa-Ibom State. The matter which is now a court case was reportedly heard by Justice Mohammed Idris at the... Read More

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June 30, 2013

Meet Mexican grandma who just graduated from primary school at age 100, vows to go further

by Rachel Ogbu A Mexican grandmother has finally completed her primary school at the age of 100. According to reports, Manuela Hernandez, left primary school after just a year to help her poor family with the household chores but resumed last October at the age of 99 at the recommendation of one of her grandchildren.... Read More

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June 30, 2013

Hall of Fame: Nigerian emerges best graduating student in Russian University

by Rachel Ogbu Everyone is talking about the Nigerian student who graduated with a 5.0 grade point in the Faculty of Clinical Sciences at the Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow. Victor Olalusi who for the past three years has represented Nigeria in the University’s Hall of Fame, delivered a valedictory speech on June 27 as... Read More

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June 30, 2013

SPOTTED: Ice Prince lounges with rapper, Wale and Marques Houston at a pre-BET Awards party

by Rachel Ogbu Check out Ice Prince hanging out with rapper Wale and singer/actor Marques Houston at a pre-BET Awards party. Rapper Ice Prince is in the US to attend the BET 2013 Awards taking place at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles tomorrow. [READ: #InCaseYouMissedIt: Ice Prince & model, Kendra Etufunwa show them how... Read More

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June 30, 2013

Aww, how romantic: SEE Tiwa Savage, Banky W, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Tee-Billz, others at Toolz’s surprise birthday dinner (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Pretty Beat FM On Air Personality and Ndani TV presenter, Toolz was treated to a surprise birthday dinner yesterday. Some of the celebrity guests included, Banky W, Olamide Adedeji, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Tunde Demuren and Tiwa Savage & Tee-Billz. Ebuka, Banky W, Olamide Adedeji (Soundcity) and Tunde Demuren (EME) Tiwa Savage and... Read More

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June 30, 2013

Forbes Magazine publisher, Steve Forbes arrives Nigeria for EbonyLife TV launch (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Steve Forbes arrived Nigeria yesterday evening for the launch of EbonyLife TV on DSTV happening today; the 30th of June. The Editor-in-Chief of business magazine Forbes magazine as well as president and chief executive officer of its publisher, Forbes, Inc. was received with excitement by Mo Abudu and other members of the... Read More

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June 30, 2013

“Nigerians are not ready for change; we deserve whatever government we get”: Dele Momodu speaks exclusively to YNaija (Conclusion)

by Wilfred Okiche At various points in his life he has been a teacher, journalist, public speaker, business man and presidential aspirant. In the conclusive part of the no-holds barred interview, Dele Momodu speaks more on the troubles bedevilling the nation and what can be done to remedy it. Enjoy. [READ: “When I say I want... Read More

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June 30, 2013

FaithNaija: Confidence before God through forgiveness

‘…Your sins are forgiven.’ Matthew 9:2 Jesus said to a quadriplegic lying on a bed, ‘Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.’ Perhaps you’re asking, ‘What sins could a quadriplegic commit?’ There are three ways to sin: 1) Commission: the things we do. 2) Omission: the good we fail to do. 3) Disposition: our wrong... Read More

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June 30, 2013

Terrorism: Boko Haram attacks again killing 15 people in Borno

by Rachel Ogbu About 24 hours after Joint Task Force officials in Yobe State smashed a Boko Haram hideout and recovered arms and ammunition, gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram Saturday attacked seven communities in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State and killed about 15 people, new reports say. According to reports, the... Read More

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June 30, 2013

Northern governors may form new party ahead of 2015

by Rachel Ogbu There are indications that governors from the north and other senior politicians in the region, may form a new political party, new reports suggests. On Friday, a source speaking to the Punch said the creation of a new political party was part of the three options considered by northern political leaders as... Read More

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June 30, 2013

Femi Aribisala: Apostle Paul, the man of lawlessness

by Femi Aribisala Christians need to ask where Paul gets his doctrine from. Nowhere in scripture does God say the law will be abrogated. The transition from the old to the new covenant does not imply a change of the law. Jesus says the false prophet will be a Christian. He will be a wolf... Read More

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June 30, 2013

#SoE: JTF smashes Boko Haram group, recovers vehicles and ammunition

by Chi Ibe Update on the State of Emergency going on in some Northern states has revealed that on Saturday, the Joint Task Force in Yobe smashed a Boko haram group in Fune, recovering two vehicles, arms, ammunition and other materials. JTF spokesman, Lt. Lazarus Eli, in Damaturu displayed the items to newsmen, News Agency... Read More

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June 30, 2013

Simon Kolawole: In Nigeria, impunity is the name of the game

by Simon Kolawole One of the reasons many self-respecting companies avoid doing serious business with Nigeria is the fear that a government official can, with a stroke of the pen, invalidate an agreement without justification. You should have seen me battling with tears. My aunt was narrating how my teenage cousin – a student of... Read More

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June 30, 2013

#StoriesWeHear: Prostitutes beat up security officials Ondo

by Chi Ibe On Saturday, some prostitutes beat up security personnel with the Ondo State Environmental Task Force during the monthly sanitation exercise in Akure . According to reports, the women tore the uniforms of the security personnel into shreds and inflicted varying degrees of injuries on them when they tried to arrest them for... Read More

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June 29, 2013

“I don’t use condoms”: Man infects 15-year-old boy with HIV, then brags about it on Facebook (PICTURED)

by Rachel Ogbu Keith “Keyoko” Sumlin has been jailed after sleeping with a 15-year old boy and infecting him with HIV on purpose. Sumlin was charged with attempted murder and criminal transmission of the AIDS virus. According to the police in Pembroke Pines, Florida, the man then allegedly bragged about his actions on Facebook. According... Read More

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June 29, 2013

Colour me beautiful: Yvonne Nelson looks flaming HOT in new ad campaign (PHOTOS)

Iyanya might have “lost her medicine” but Ghanaian actress/producer Yvonne Nelson is doing just fine without it. Checkout her new photos for Zaron Hair and Make-up. The 27-year-old screen star is the new face of the cosmetics brand and she rocks in this 2013 ad campaign. [READ: ‘Yvonne Nelson, I have your medicine’: Iyanya goes gaga freestyling... Read More

June 29, 2013

She’s sexy and we know it: Dancer, Dita Von Teese sends pulse racing at ‘Strip Strip Hooray!’ event in Los Angeles (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe Glamour girl, Dita Von Teese captivated her audience on Friday while performing at the sold out Strip Strip Hooray show at the House Of Blues in Los Angeles.According to reports, the 40-year-old appeared in perhaps one of her most stunning costumes of the evening, Dita’s 22-inch waist was cinched by a glittering... Read More

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June 29, 2013

“When I say I want to run this nation, I know what I am saying”: Dele Momodu speaks exclusively to YNaija (Part 1)

by Wilfred Okiche Dele Momodu runs a pretty tight schedule. For 17 years, he has been the show runner of Ovation international magazine, the publication that changed the face of lifestyles in the country. At various points in his life he has been a teacher, journalist, public speaker, business man and presidential aspirant. YNaija sat... Read More

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June 29, 2013

Are you ready? The Future Awards Africa set to release nominees list next week

by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa have announced that the official nominees list for the 8th season of the awards will be released officially next week. Speaking on behalf of the committee, the head of the Central Working Committee Ohimai Atafo said, “It’s been an exciting journey so far.”... Read More

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June 29, 2013

Temie Giwa: Blood donors – The givers of life (Y! FrontPage)

by Temie Giwa Blood from volunteer donors is often the difference between life and death yet Nigerians hardly donate blood voluntarily. Consider these facts: Blood means life but in Nigeria access to safe blood is rare. About 10% of all HIV cases are caused by unsafe blood transfusion. Volunteer blood donors can help save the... Read More

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Ice Prince, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, others win BET Awards 2013, SEE full list of winners

“SaharaReporters is a discredited purveyor of falsehood” – Minister, Okonjo-Iweala fires back (READ)

Fuel scarcity looms as NUPENG begins strike today

Incredible! SEE how feminism is practiced Saudi-style (PHOTO)

It’s official! Rapper, Ice Prince wins ‘Best African Act’ at the BET Awards

Double tragedy: Man shoots wife dead after their 8-year-old child drowns

Photo of the Day: Giant python causes panic in Abuja

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Lagos strikes black gold, set to become the 11th oil producing state in Nigeria

Style & Glam: Singer, Jordin Sparks, Nene Leaks, Michelle Williams & more rock the 2013 Pre-BET Awards Dinner (PHOTOS)

SPOTTED: Nollywood actresses, Ebube Nwagbo & Rukky Sanda with NFL player, Jason Pierre Paul

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Artiste, 2face Idibia and wife, Annie sued for N120 million over wedding photographs

Meet Mexican grandma who just graduated from primary school at age 100, vows to go further

Hall of Fame: Nigerian emerges best graduating student in Russian University

SPOTTED: Ice Prince lounges with rapper, Wale and Marques Houston at a pre-BET Awards party

Aww, how romantic: SEE Tiwa Savage, Banky W, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Tee-Billz, others at Toolz’s surprise birthday dinner (PHOTOS)

Forbes Magazine publisher, Steve Forbes arrives Nigeria for EbonyLife TV launch (PHOTOS)

“Nigerians are not ready for change; we deserve whatever government we get”: Dele Momodu speaks exclusively to YNaija (Conclusion)

FaithNaija: Confidence before God through forgiveness

Terrorism: Boko Haram attacks again killing 15 people in Borno

Northern governors may form new party ahead of 2015

Femi Aribisala: Apostle Paul, the man of lawlessness

#SoE: JTF smashes Boko Haram group, recovers vehicles and ammunition

Simon Kolawole: In Nigeria, impunity is the name of the game

#StoriesWeHear: Prostitutes beat up security officials Ondo

“I don’t use condoms”: Man infects 15-year-old boy with HIV, then brags about it on Facebook (PICTURED)

Colour me beautiful: Yvonne Nelson looks flaming HOT in new ad campaign (PHOTOS)

She’s sexy and we know it: Dancer, Dita Von Teese sends pulse racing at ‘Strip Strip Hooray!’ event in Los Angeles (PHOTOS)

“When I say I want to run this nation, I know what I am saying”: Dele Momodu speaks exclusively to YNaija (Part 1)

Are you ready? The Future Awards Africa set to release nominees list next week

Temie Giwa: Blood donors – The givers of life (Y! FrontPage)

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